Word
artistic
Phoneticsartis·tic
US/ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/
UK/ɑːtˈɪstɪk/
Definitions
01creative skill
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having or showing a natural ability to create art, like painting or music.
adj. possessing or displaying creative skill and imagination in the production of aesthetic works.
“My sister is very artistic and spends all her free time drawing in her notebook.”
“The director's artistic vision transformed a simple script into a visually stunning masterpiece that captivated the critics.”
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02relating to art
B1 · Intermediate
adj. connected to art or the way artists work.
adj. relating to or characteristic of art, artists, or the study of the arts.
Español:artístico
“The city is famous for its artistic history and many galleries.”
“The university offers several artistic programmes, ranging from classical sculpture to modern digital media design.”
03beautiful or pleasing
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. looking beautiful or arranged in a way that is pleasing to see.
adj. aesthetically pleasing or harmonious in arrangement and appearance.
“She arranged the fruit in an artistic way on the large glass plate.”
“The interior designer focused on the artistic placement of furniture to maximise both light and flow within the apartment.”
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04in an artistic way
C1 · Advanced Informal · Dialect
adv. doing something in a creative or beautiful style.
adv. functioning as a nonstandard variant of 'artistically' to describe the manner in which an action is performed.
“The chef plated the dessert quite artistic, using colorful sauces to decorate the plate.”
“Though he lacked formal training, he could paint quite artistic when he was inspired by the local landscape.”
Usage
Used as an adverb modifying a verb, though 'artistically' is the standard form in formal writing.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “artistic” in context.
Verb
01. lack artistic merit
“Critics argued that the new building lacked any real artistic merit.”
verb + noun
02. possess artistic ability
“Not everyone possesses the artistic ability to draw realistic portraits.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. artistic expression
“Painting provides a vital outlet for her artistic expression.”
adj + noun
04. artistic talent
“She showed a remarkable artistic talent from a very young age.”
adj + noun
05. artistic vision
“The director's artistic vision transformed the simple play into a masterpiece.”
adj + noun
06. highly artistic
“The photographs were highly artistic and captured the mood perfectly.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. sense of artistic
“He has a strong sense of artistic style that is evident in his home decor.”
noun + of + noun
Real-World Examples
“More precise dates could help researchers determine which paintings were created during the same period, how artistic styles changed, and whether generations of people repeatedly returned to particular caves.” “Abu Shawish, therefore, believes that artistic activities can give them an opportunity to deal with these emotions in a safer way.” “The idea was to promote a communal artistic experience through unbroken rows of seats stretching in a wide arc from one side of the theatre to the other.” Etymology
Borrowed from French artistique, from artiste + -ique. By surface analysis, artist + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0